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yarn_chicken's review against another edition
5.0
This was great. Totally out of my normal genre, and I wouldn't have ordinarily picked it up, but they talked about it on Pop Culture Happy Hour, and I was intrigued. It lived up to their hype. I especially enjoyed the insight into being a young Muslim woman of immigrant parents in America. The subject was treated with a kind and holistic view, that I thought made it more approachable, in a not preachy way. I look forward to more!
maida's review against another edition
5.0
April 2020 reread
This still stands as one of my favorite Marvel comics ever. I love Kamala so much. And it’s so fun to see how’s far she’s come from here. Love it.
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Original review
I really enjoyed this! I related so much to Kamala because Carol Danvers/Captain Marvel has been my favorite superhero for years now and seeing this teen fangirling over her reminded me so much of myself?
Also!!! The representation was great? Kamala is great??? Yes?????
This still stands as one of my favorite Marvel comics ever. I love Kamala so much. And it’s so fun to see how’s far she’s come from here. Love it.
35. A book with a geometric pattern or element on the cover
Original review
I really enjoyed this! I related so much to Kamala because Carol Danvers/Captain Marvel has been my favorite superhero for years now and seeing this teen fangirling over her reminded me so much of myself?
Also!!! The representation was great? Kamala is great??? Yes?????
katieinca's review against another edition
5.0
My favorite of the first three volumes, for the same reasons it's my 8yo's least favorite: lots of character building, great dialog, and world setup. Not so much with the costumes and fight scenes.
We both love the sight gags and Adrian Alphona's art.
We both love the sight gags and Adrian Alphona's art.
a_reader_obsessed's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 Stars
A YA comic aptly showing that the grass isn’t necessarily greener, and definitely be careful of what you wish for.
Young Kamala is often stifled by her family’s strict rules but when her wish to help others is granted by the infamous Captain Marvel, of course being a superhero isn’t all that it’s cracked up to be.
Good themes and good message for all teens and points for showing female strength with plenty of growing pains!
A YA comic aptly showing that the grass isn’t necessarily greener, and definitely be careful of what you wish for.
Young Kamala is often stifled by her family’s strict rules but when her wish to help others is granted by the infamous Captain Marvel, of course being a superhero isn’t all that it’s cracked up to be.
Good themes and good message for all teens and points for showing female strength with plenty of growing pains!
izzys_internet_bookshelf's review against another edition
4.0
4/5
This is my first marvel comic to ever read and I loved it! Since the Ms. Marvel tv show is set to come out who knows when I decided to try to read the story. Thought next time I chose what comic to read I want to make sure it is short but knowing marvel Kamala’s character could die so many times and be resurrected who know how many more times. I loved this opening to the characters though and can’t wait to see her on screen!
This is my first marvel comic to ever read and I loved it! Since the Ms. Marvel tv show is set to come out who knows when I decided to try to read the story. Thought next time I chose what comic to read I want to make sure it is short but knowing marvel Kamala’s character could die so many times and be resurrected who know how many more times. I loved this opening to the characters though and can’t wait to see her on screen!
klarial's review against another edition
5.0
Reading more comics and graphic novels has been a goal of mine for quite some time, after seeing (and enjoying) Avengers: Age of Ultron, I decided perhaps it was time to check out some Marvel comics. Of course the next question became, “Umm...where do I start?”. My inner (well, outer) feminist lead me to the new Marvel Now! incarnation of Ms. Marvel. A series about a young woman, written by a woman, that is critically acclaimed? Sign me up! So without further ado, here is my review of Ms. Marvel Vol. 1: No Normal and Ms. Marvel Vol. 2: Generation Why, by G. Willow Wilson.
This series is so much fun! Kamala Khan is a wonderful protagonist. She is funny and nerdy, and learning to embrace herself and her newfound powers. She is working to balance her many worlds: daughter, muslim, teenager, superhero, and it a joy to read as she tackles the issues surrounding each of her roles. The art is lovely, colorful and bright, and feels perfectly suited to the character of Kamala. From references to video games, to cameos of other well known Marvel characters, there are so many little things to enjoy within each issue.
Perhaps the big bad wasn’t too frightening, but I wouldn’t want it to be in these first few issues. Kamala is just learning about her powers, there is plenty of time for her to tackle bigger, badder villains.
These first two volumes did a great job of introducing us to Kamala and her powers, while also setting up plenty of story fodder for future issues. As a new comic reader, I found these volumes to be very easy to dive into and digest. I cannot wait to pick up Volume 3 and read more about this new Ms. Marvel, and to see what she will accomplish next.
This series is so much fun! Kamala Khan is a wonderful protagonist. She is funny and nerdy, and learning to embrace herself and her newfound powers. She is working to balance her many worlds: daughter, muslim, teenager, superhero, and it a joy to read as she tackles the issues surrounding each of her roles. The art is lovely, colorful and bright, and feels perfectly suited to the character of Kamala. From references to video games, to cameos of other well known Marvel characters, there are so many little things to enjoy within each issue.
Perhaps the big bad wasn’t too frightening, but I wouldn’t want it to be in these first few issues. Kamala is just learning about her powers, there is plenty of time for her to tackle bigger, badder villains.
These first two volumes did a great job of introducing us to Kamala and her powers, while also setting up plenty of story fodder for future issues. As a new comic reader, I found these volumes to be very easy to dive into and digest. I cannot wait to pick up Volume 3 and read more about this new Ms. Marvel, and to see what she will accomplish next.
annelisegordon's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5